Police warning to speeding lockdown drivers as more deaths feared on roads

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Drivers and motorcyclists used the lockdown as an 'opportunity to speed' admit police.

Warwickshire Police say that some motorists took advantage of the quieter roads during the lockdown and broke the speed limit.

And with more people returning to the road, the force is asking drivers to slow down as they fear the area could see an increase in serious injuries and deaths.

Inspector Kirsty Clough said: “This is particularly important at the moment as vehicles are now sharing the roads with more people who have turned to cycling, running or walking for their exercise during the current pandemic.

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"As more people return to work, our roads will become busier not only with traffic but with some people also choosing to walk, run or cycle to work.

“Driving safely within speed limits helps to keep all road users safe and to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads. We also want to support new road users, in particular pedal cyclists to keep them safe on the roads."

Lives lost

Sadly, between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019, 92 people were killed and 669 seriously injured in collisions across Warwickshire where speed or loss of control was recorded as a contributory factor.

The force said: "We are extremely concerned that with more people returning to the roads these numbers may increase."

Chiefs have said that they 'will always' choose to educate the minority of drivers who speed before they turn to enforcement.

But, those who continue to speed, it has been warned that the roads policing team will tackle irresponsible and dangerous drivers committing speeding offences.

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They have asked that drivers and motorcyclists who may not have driven for a while to:

Slow down to give yourself more time to react to what is happening on the road in front of you.

Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy by carrying out some basic vehicle checks before driving. This is even more important if your car has not been driven for a few weeks during lockdown.